CONTRACTORS CAN BE CITED FOR HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS AT MULTI-EMPLOYER WORKSITES

OSHA can issue citations to general contractors who fail to control hazardous conditions at multi-employer worksites, even if those conditions do not directly affect their own employees.

Jan
04

DUMP TRUCK FATALITY INVESTIGATION

The Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program is tasked with investigating fatalities and making recommendations to ensure they do not occur again. 

Jan
02

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND RESOLUTIONS – ARE YOU READY?

Health and safety should always come first.  Here are some resolutions that focus on workplace safety for the New Year.

Dec
28

KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER WHEN TRANSPORTING COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

Safety should always be the top concern when working around and transporting compressed gas cylinders.  

Dec
26

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SAFETY

During the Christmas season, we are all trying to outdo the neighbors by having the best-lit house on the block and busy hustling about participating in the annual festive family gatherings of meals and traditions.  But we need to make sure we are still remembering to keep safety in mind.  

Dec
19

OSHA COURT CASE SHOWS LIMITS ON SAFETY INSPECTIONS

An inspector investigating a worker injury was told to put a box over her head to avoid seeing other hazards.

Dec
14

REQUIREMENTS FOR LP GAS TANKS

Large LP Gas tanks require the proper labeling to communicate potential hazards. 

Dec
12

KEEP THAT FRESHLY LAID GRASS GROWING SAFELY!

Earth Images worker observed spraying water on fresh grass, which was spread over the past few weeks.

 

Dec
05

RECYCLING PROGRAM GIVES SINGLE-USE GLOVES AND APPAREL A SECOND LIFE

“All you have to do is slap a sticker on a box, fill it up and the janitorial staff takes it away. Hopefully, this paves the way for people to develop a new mindset about recycling and sustainability - and shows how a little innovation can make it easy for all of us to do more.”

Nov
09